Funeral services for Earl R. Lovell, 81, of Clarkesville, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 31, at the chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Pastor Donnie Balenger and Pastor Oliver Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Lovell died Monday, July 28, 2014, at his residence.

Born April 20, 1933, in Rabun County, he was a son of the late John Lovell Jr. and Belle Martin Lovell. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Buck and Claude Lovell; sister, Ethel McMahan; and infant sister, Beulah Lovell.

Mr. Lovell was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was retired from Lockheed. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Sallsburg, Germany. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Frances Shirley Lovell of Clarkesville; sons, Stephen E. Lovell and John Douglass Lovell (Lynn), all of Clarkesville; grandchildren, Jonathan Lovell and Ashley Cobb, both of Clarkesville; sister, Hazel Palmer of Loganville; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. today, July 30, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.